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Academy QueensThe Class of 2021The most recent Oscars race is now up for debate.
We’re back to discuss all things ladies in the acting categories for 2021!
2022-07-041h 46Academy QueensThe Class of 1945Our series finale is here, thank you so much for coming on this wild journey with us.
We hope you like it!
- Joey & Brandon
2022-04-181h 53Academy QueensThe Class of 1951A year with an iconic pair of wins, a blacklisted Actress, Hepburns transition into her middle stage of her career, the 2nd consecutive for Thelma & more!
2022-02-281h 35Academy QueensThe Class of 1954 feat. ChristofChristof joins us from Germany as our final guest of the main show.
We break down how we really feel about the years Supporting ladies and talk about the infamous Judy vs. Grace & honor the history making Dorothy Dandridge
2022-01-312h 06Academy QueensThe Men of 1984A return to a year with less farming and more mayhem!
Join us as we head back to 1984
2021-12-271h 53Academy QueensThe Men of 1972 feat. Kevin JacobsenIn our 2nd episode of our farewell season we are joined by the original AQ guest Kevin Jacobsen to discuss all things, boys.
2021-11-222h 09Academy QueensThe Men of 1971We’re back for our Farewell Season, 1 episode over the next 6 months and starting with 1971
2021-10-112h 00Academy QueensThe Men of 2020We put in a nail in the coffin of this Oscar season with the Men of 2020.
Enjoy!
2021-07-261h 55Academy QueensPatreon Clip: The Class of 1956Like what you hear? Join us on Patreon for exclusive content!
2021-06-1618 minAcademy QueensThe Class of 2020 feat.Ryan McQuadeWe’re back with an all new episode & you better fasten your seatbelts Queens, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride
2021-06-143h 39Academy QueensBallot 2020Like what you hear?
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2021-05-2817 minAcademy QueensPatreon Preview: Best Director 76Like what you hear?
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2021-04-2912 minAcademy QueensAQ vs. ScreenTime Central: Category Fraud ShowdownIn this special episode we welcome back Matthew Stewart of ScreenTime Central to go head to head to lay down arguments on who is actually lead and who is supporting and where the Academy went right or wrong.
2021-04-121h 18Academy QueensPatreon Clip: 1961Like what you hear? Join us on Patreon for more
2021-03-2212 minAcademy QueensThe Men of 2010In the S6 finale we wrap up the decade with the biggest question of The Social Network vs The Kings Speech, did it translate to actor as well or was it just for Best Picture?
Thanks for a great season, Queens!
2021-03-012h 15Academy QueensThe Men of 2011For such a “set” year of winners going into the ceremony we sure had some thoughts.
Did we agree? Not agree? Find out now
2021-02-221h 32Academy QueensPatreon Preview: Maggie Smith: A RankingLike what you hear? Join us on Patreon for more for only $6/mo
2021-02-2016 minAcademy QueensThe Men of 2012The year of the Day Lewis Sweep
Philip Seymour Hoffman’s final hurrah
DeNiro makes an Oscar comeback
Dive in with us as we revisit 2012
2021-02-151h 49Academy QueensThe Men of 2013 feat. Ryan McQuadeThis week we’re joined by Ryan McQuade of InsessionFilm to dissect the lineup of 2013. What worked, what didn’t worked, and who should have actually taken the the golden boy home that night.
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2021-02-0415 minAcademy QueensThe Men of 2014 feat. Nicole AckmanNicole joins us to tell us why this year specifically gave her all types of feelings, and honestly- we’re here for it!
Welcome to the Men of 2014
2021-02-012h 03Academy QueensThe Men of 2015 feat. Justin EdwardsFrom Cranston to Stallone to DiCaprio to Tom Hardy’s MySpace thirst trap photos.
We cover it all with special guest Justin Edwards!
2021-01-252h 38Academy QueensThe Men of 2016Welcome to the first solo episode of the season.
Sit back, relax, pour yourself a glass of wine, take off your bra if you’d like and hear is chat all things men of 16.
2021-01-181h 54Academy QueensThe Men of 2017 feat.Izzy of BKRLet’s take a stroll down what many consider one of the two worst male acting lineups of the past decade.
And who better to do it with than Izzy of BKR, a fan favorite and AQ favorite.
Welcome back Izzy!
2021-01-111h 56Academy QueensPreview: Best Picture 1971- PatreonLike what you hear?
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2021-01-0611 minAcademy QueensThe Men of 2018 feat. Matthew StewartMatthew Stewart of Screen Time Central joins us this week as we dive back into a year filled with a lot of tension, an online presence that isn’t fondly remembered, and an all around lineup that has us asking- what the fuck?
2021-01-042h 00Academy QueensThe Men of 2019 feat.RosaWe’re back with a brand new season and a new set of acting categories to talk about.
Featuring Rosa of LatinXLens this season premiere is a look at the men of Oscar.
2020-12-282h 00Academy QueensPreview: Meryl Streep, A Ranking feat. Kevin JacobsenLike what you hear?
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2020-11-2409 minAcademy QueensPatreon Preview: Animated Film 2005Like what you hear?
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2020-11-0921 minAcademy QueensBest Picture 2010: PreviewLike what you hear?
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2020-10-2924 minAcademy QueensPreview: The Class of 1937Like what you hear?
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2020-10-0817 minAcademy QueensThe Class of 2019In the S5 finale we celebrate our journey to get to here, discuss the final class of women thus far, and give our decade rankings
2020-09-282h 08Academy QueensThe Class of 2018 feat. Erik AndersonA year of epic proportions- from upsets, to newbies, we talk all!
Erik Anderson joins us for our biggest episode ever!
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2020-09-212h 53Academy QueensPreview: The Class of 64Like what you hear?
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2020-09-1712 minAcademy QueensThe Class of 2017 feat ProjectSlayFeaturing Ryan aka ProjectSlay we go back to a watershed year in the Academy and talk all things 2017
2020-09-142h 11Academy QueensAsk Us Anything: Patreon PreviewLike what you hear?
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2020-09-0911 minAcademy QueensThe Class of 2016 feat.Josh ParhamWe welcome Josh Parham to the family as we discuss all this 2016
2020-09-072h 18Academy QueensThe Class of 2015What a year of studio greed and corruption!
Time to dive back into 2015!
2020-08-311h 34Academy QueensThe Class of 2014Birdman vs Boyhood, Juliannes overdue narrative, and more in this weeks episode as we look back at 2014
2020-08-241h 32Academy QueensThe Class of 1966: PreviewLike what you hear?
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2020-08-2021 minAcademy QueensThe Class of 2013This week we dive into all the glory that is the women of 2013. From breakout star Lupita Nyong’o, to the behind the scenes tea of August: Osage County, to our thoughts on American Hustle.
2020-08-172h 04Academy QueensThe Class of 2012 feat. Jeffrey KareThis week we are joined by last seasons first winner of our contest, Jeffrey Kare. We dive into all things 2012 including the historic nominations of Quvenzhane Wallis and Emmanuelle Riva
2020-08-102h 08Academy QueensThe Class of 2011 feat.Thelma AdamsAuthor, film critic, and all around hilarious are ways to describe Thelma Adams and she joins us this week to discuss all things 2011.
2020-08-031h 41Academy QueensOscar Speeches: PreviewIf you like what you hear join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content for only $6/mo
2020-08-0114 minAcademy QueensThe Class of 2010Welcome back with our S5 premiere-
Come join us as we enter the most recent decade and talk all things “modern” with our ladies.
Welcome back Queens 💛
2020-07-272h 08Academy QueensPreview: 1963Like what you hear?
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2020-07-1814 minAcademy QueensHORROR: An LGBT Roundtable DiscussionWhat is it about Horror that makes us tick?
Why do we keep going back to a genre that scares us?
Whats your favorite scary movie?
2020-07-061h 18Academy QueensBest Picture 1975 PreviewLike what you hear?
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2020-07-0321 minAcademy QueensTyler Davidson: A ConversationWe sat down with our friend and film producer Tyler Davidson, Film producer and Sundance staple who made the films Take Shelter, The Signal, Galveston and more!
2020-06-291h 04Academy QueensPenelope Milford: A ConversationWe sat down with Academy Award Nominee Penelope Milford to talk her career, Oscar nomination, and what she’s up to today!
We can’t thank Penelope enough, this was such a treat.
2020-06-231h 12Academy QueensAlternative Ballot 2015: Supporting Actress feat. Matthew St. ClairLike what you hear?
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2020-06-0418 minAcademy QueensJane Fonda: A RankingHere’s a clip to our Patreon episode of ranking Jane Fonda’s 7 nominations.
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2020-05-2426 minAcademy QueensPreview: 1962 on PatreonLike what you hear?
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2020-05-0213 minAcademy QueensLesley Ann Warren: A ConversationAcademy Award Nominee Lesley Ann Warren sits down to talk with us about her role in Victor/Victoria, her post Oscar career, and just how she found the voice to Norma and the infamous “POOKIE”!
2020-05-0148 minAcademy QueensThe Class of 2009The Season 4 finale is here and we thank you all for a great season!
Plus a bonus ranking at the end!
2020-04-272h 21Academy QueensThe Class of 2008 feat. NicoleIn our second to last episode of the season we are joined by our very first contest winner and honorary Academy Queen- Nicole!
Come take a listen as we dive into the Class of 08
2020-04-202h 22Academy QueensPreview: Penelope Milford: A ConversationHere’s a preview of our episode with Penelope Milford- wanna hear more including exclusive content? Head over to Patreon to join us!
2020-04-1622 minAcademy QueensThe Class of 2007 feat. JD DuranWelcome JD to the club folks, as he joins us for one of the most intriguing years this decade. Pregnant teens, French glory, double Cate, and so much more!
2020-04-132h 09Academy QueensThe Class of 2006 feat. Casey Lee ClarkWe are back this week with special guest Casey Lee Clark to break down the ladies of 2006 and find out the truth to the age old question- what happened to Emily Blunt that season?!
2020-04-061h 52Academy QueensPreview: Meg Tilly ConversationHere’s a preview of our conversation with Meg Tilly.
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2020-03-3121 minAcademy QueensThe Class of 2005Midway thru the season.
Enjoy the classic set-up, folks!
2020-03-301h 16Academy QueensThe Class of 2004Our first episode of the season with the classic one on one format!
Enjoy, Queens!
2020-03-231h 46Academy QueensThe Class of 2003 feat. Bee GarnerWelcome back to another week of Academy Queens, where we dissect another crop of Actress’, this time with a guest from across the pond.
2020-03-162h 19Academy Queens1965 Patreon Choice PreviewWanna hear more?
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2020-03-1517 minAcademy QueensThe Class of 2002 feat. Andrew CardenAndrew is back by popular demand.
Come find out why 2002 means so much to him and find out who we all picked.
2020-03-091h 50Academy QueensThe Class of 2001 feat. Fritz and the OscarsNOTE: There are some technical issues in this episode that were attempted to be fixed in post. We did our best to correct an echo effect while Joey talks. Unfortunately it’s not up to our standard, but we tried.
2020-03-022h 14
Academy QueensAlternative Ballot: Lead Actress 2011 PreviewWanna hear more?
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2020-02-2819 min
Academy QueensThe Class of 2000 feat. Michael MustoWe’re back with Season 4
Michael Musto (Village Voice, Logo) joins us to discuss all the ladies up this year
Welcome back to AQ!
2020-02-241h 25
Academy QueensPatreon Clip: The Class of 1969Like what you hear?
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2020-02-1619 min
Academy QueensBest Picture 09 Sneak Peak2020-01-2918 min
Academy QueensThe Class of 67 Sneak PeakTake a listen to a preview of our Patreon Bonus Episode!
2020-01-2721 min
Academy QueensThe Class of 1999 feat. Cody Dericks• Hilary Swank marvels
• Annette Bening hilariously bookends
• Toni Collette stuns
• Catherine Keener debuts amazingly
• Chloe Sevigny creates magic
• Cody Dericks joins us from Haloweeners and NBP
2019-12-091h 46
Academy QueensThe Class of 1998• Rachel Griffiths stuns & impresses
• Kathy Bates has an amazing comedic side
• Fernanda Montenegro shows compassion
• Gwyneth Paltrow receives a lot of backlash
• Emily Watson’s breathtaking need of validation
• Lynn Redgraves interesting return
2019-12-021h 18
Academy QueensThe Class of 1997• Gloria Stuart sets a record
• Julianne Moore begins her Oscar journey
• Julie Christie makes....a choice
• Helena Bonham Carter meets karma
• Joan Cusack thinks everyone is gay
2019-11-251h 19
Academy QueensThe Class of 1996• Diane Keaton’s quirky choices
• Joan Allen’s consecutive year
• Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s sole moment
• Frances McDormand’s funny dontcha know
• Barbara Hershey’s demand for money
2019-11-181h 16
Academy QueensThe Class of 1995 feat. Andrew CardenMeryl returns after a 5 year hiatus
Kate begins her Oscar journey
Kathleen has her biggest fan, Oprah
Sharon goes for the gold
Joan bursts onto the scene
Elisabeth goes home empty handed
2019-11-111h 36
Academy QueensThe Class of 1994Uma Thurman, the pop culture icon
Jennifer Tilly, the amazing horrible actress
Jodie Foster, the woman in the woods
Rosemary Harris, the matriarch with a plan
Jessica Lange, the nymphomaniac who saves
Miranda Richardson, the troubled lover
2019-11-041h 22
Academy QueensThe Class of 1993Angela Bassett becomes Tina
Anna Paquin joins Tatum O’Neal
Rosie Perez is Fearless
Holly Hunter and Emma Thompson Double
2019-10-281h 14
Academy QueensThe Class of 1992 feat. Isabel of Be Kind RewindCatherine Deneuve finally gets her due
Marisa Tomei wins & all hell broke loose
Emma Thompson wins on her first try
Joan Plowright becomes a one and done
Vanessa Redgraves final appearance
Isabel of Be Kind Rewind joins us for a very special episode
2019-10-211h 46
Academy QueensThe Class of 1991 feat. Jim Lalka• Jodie and the Silence of the Lambs
• Geena & Susan are Thelma & Louise
• Juliette and Cape Fear
• Kate and the Prince of Tides
• Bette and For the Boys
• Mercedes and The Fisher King
2019-10-141h 32
Academy QueensThe Class of 1990Welcome Back!
Season 3: 1990’s
• Woodward’s Farewell
• Ladd’s Return
• Streep’s Comedic Turn
• Goldberg Makes History
• Huston’s Leading Moment
2019-10-071h 21
Academy QueensMystery Bonus EpisodeIt’s a mystery, come find out who we decided to talk about!
2019-09-141h 15
Academy QueensFilmTwitterRoundTable 🎬FTRT is a brand new spin off series from Academy Queens that is not only a bonus episode but the 1st of many open discussions about all things film.
Featuring:
Joey Gentile, Matt Neglia, Cody Dericks, Andrew Carden, & Kevin Jacobsen
Hosted by: Jim Lalka of Whiskey Congress
2019-09-021h 20
Academy QueensThe Class of 1989• Isabelle Adjani returns
• Michelle Pfeiffer goes consecutive
• Anjelica Huston redeems herself
• Pauline Collins breaks the 4th wall
• Brenda Fricker pre pigeon lady
• Season 2 Finale
2019-08-191h 30
Academy QueensThe Class of 1988 feat. Craig Jordan• Sigourney’s Double Feature
• Meryl’s Accent Work
• Glenn’s Worthy Nomination
• Joan’s First of Two
• Actor Craig Jordan (Dear White People) joins us to talk all things 1988
2019-08-131h 55
Academy QueensThe Class of 1987• Sally Kirklands Infamous Campaign
• Glenn Closes Iconic Role
• Ann Sotherns One Chance
• Olympia Dukakis’ Motherly Love
• Holly Hunters Big Debut
2019-08-051h 00
Academy QueensThe Class of 1986• Fonda’s Rough Morning
• Weavers historic breakthrough
• Harpers “make up” nom
• Turners only appearance
• Wiest’s first win
2019-07-2956 min
Academy QueensThe Class of 1985• Amy Madigan is pissed off
• Margaret Avery’s self campaign
• Anne Bancroft’s final Oscar nom
• Meg Tilly’s sole appearance
• Whoopi Goldberg stuns all
2019-07-221h 14
Academy QueensThe Class of 1984• Year of the Farm ladies
• Lahti does late night
• Redgrave does Boston
• Ashcroft does India
• Page does Greenwich Village
2019-07-151h 10
Academy QueensThe Class of 1983 feat. Kevin JacobsenSpecial Guest Kevin Jacobsen
Silkwood Showers
Nuclear Testaments
Endearing Terms
Rita Gets an Education
2019-07-071h 37
Academy QueensThe Class of 1982• Double Dose of Lange
• Spaceks “Missing” nomination
• Garr & Warrens sole appearance
• Wingers 0-3 start
• Streeps infamous role
2019-07-011h 09
Academy QueensThe Class of 1981• End of an Hepburn Era
• Janes only Supporting turn
• Diane & Maureen do Russia
• Melinda aborts
• Joans final turn before death
2019-06-241h 21
Academy QueensThe Class of 1980S2 Premiere
• Diana Scarwid, random or earned?
• Goldie Returns
• MTM makes a sole debut
• Burstyn vs. Spacek- the UNIVERSAL DRAMA
Welcome Back Queens!
2019-06-171h 26
Academy QueensThe Class of 1968: BONUS EPISODE•Infamous Tie- Katherine & Barbra
• Ruth Gordon makes a creepy neighbor
• Lynn Carlin is a natural
• Patricia Neal, correct category?
• Do we accept or deny the tie?
2019-06-121h 19
Academy QueensThe Class of 1950: BONUS EPISODEIf you follow us on Twitter @AcademyQueens you would have seen that we made a poll awhile back asking which iconic year you wanted us to review.
The Winner: 1950
Gloria VS Bette is here!
2019-05-271h 11
Academy QueensThe Class of 1979•SEASON 1 FINALE!!
• Bette vs Sally
• Mariel Hemingway, queen of up-speak
• Meryl & Jane pull a double rep for Kramer
• Surprise Bonus at the End!
2019-05-201h 33
Academy QueensThe Class of 1978• Meryl Streep joins the convo
• Penelope Milford & Jane Fonda Come Home
• Is Interiors really what it’s cracked up to be?
• Maggie Smith wants eggs benedict
• Farewell Ingrid 🥺
2019-05-121h 15
Academy QueensThe Class of 1977• The Turning Point gave us 3
• The Goodbye Girl gave us 2
• Julia gave us 2
• Goodbar finally gave us Tuesday Weld
• Annie Hall gave us Keaton, but should it have been Goodbar giving us our first taste of her instead?
2019-05-061h 14
Academy QueensThe Class of 1976A blood soaked victim
French cousins making the sex
TV exec who gives no fucks
A shy woman who falls in love with a boxer
A child hoein
76 definitely had an array of characters. Grab a cup cause girl we have some TEA for 76
2019-04-291h 09
Academy QueensThe Class of 1975•Burning Your Baby!
•Bitches Rolling in Beans!
•But I Don’t Want to be American!
•Breakdowns and Adultery in Nashville!
1975 was a helluva year!
2019-04-221h 09